News and Stories
Sold-out Feast on the Farm champions student-led learning
Over 260 community members, industry leaders and alumni gathered at Feast on the Farm presented by Cenovus Energy on Aug. 15 for a sold-out evening that raised $82,000 in support of student-led initiatives. “Feast on the Farm is always such a highlight of our summer here at Lakeland,” says...
Training Meets Reality: Lakeland College Students Protect Jasper Amid Wildfires
Author: Justin Gotfried at The Alberta Counsel As the destructive and heartbreaking events unfolded in Jasper National Park, a dedicated group of students from Lakeland College’s Emergency Services Technology program stepped up to protect the community and its surrounding natural beauty during...
Seizing opportunities: New grad made the most of her Lakeland experience
The college experience is about more than what’s learned in the classroom. Class of 2024’s Kyla Krahn took this lesson to heart during her two years as a student at Lakeland, taking as many opportunities as she could to get involved in campus life. Her efforts led her to be awarded the 2024...
Emergency Training Centre opens up for Program Info Session
Potential first responders will have the opportunity to learn more about Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre (ETC) at the Fire and Emergency Services Program Info Session on Aug. 9. “We’ve got a lot to be proud of at the ETC and can’t wait to show our future students the many...
Excelling in personal growth: New grad makes her family and herself proud
After being out of school for five years, Madeleine Hayes was nervous about returning to the classroom when she began the child and youth care counsellor (CYCC) program at Lakeland College in 2022. Looking back at it now, the Class of 2024 alumna credits the supportive instructors and atmosphere...